Medieval Philosophy Course
This course introduces medieval philosophy via Thomas Aquinas's life, works, and methods in the 11th–14th century context. It covers faith and reason, natural theology, the Five Ways, comparisons with peers like Augustine or Averroes, and practical tools for teaching and contemporary debates in ethics, science, and public life—ideal for humanities educators seeking actionable insights.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Discover Thomas Aquinas's life, key works, and philosophical methods amid 11th–14th century thought. Delve into faith-reason dynamics, natural vs. revealed theology, the Five Ways, peer comparisons, plus teaching activities, debates, and tools linking medieval ideas to today's ethics and science discussions.
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- Analyze Aquinas's views on faith and reason with graduate-level precision.
- Compare Aquinas in depth with Augustine, Anselm, Averroes, or Bonaventure.
- Interpret medieval texts using historical context like schools and universities.
- Apply Aquinas's metaphysics and Five Ways to modern faith-science discussions.
- Create teaching activities, debates, and close readings on Aquinas.
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